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| Botanical name | Scilla species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Bluebells has small star-shaped flowers, they are sometimes fragrant. Most flowers are mauve to purple, cultivars occur in a wide color range. |
| Common name(s) | Bluebell, Squill |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | The foliage are grass-like or strappy and bright green. |
| Planting instructions | Plant Scilla species in full or half sun in humus-rich, well-drained soil. |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
Scilla species (Bluebell, Squill)
- Botanical name: Scilla species
- Common name(s): Bluebell, Squill
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Plant Scilla species in full or half sun in humus-rich, well-drained soil. The foliage is grass-like or strappy and bright green. Bluebells have small star-shaped flowers, they are sometimes fragrant. Most flowers are mauve to purple, cultivars occur in a wide colour range.
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: SILL-uh
Scilla species requirements and features
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Bluebells has small star-shaped flowers, they are sometimes fragrant. Most flowers are mauve to purple, cultivars occur in a wide color range. 
The foliage are grass-like or strappy and bright green.
